Goodbye to traditional returns: Amazon and Walmart now refund and let you keep the item

Amazon shipping box Jeff Bezos illustrating refund-without-return policy on low-cost items

An unexpected policy is catching many shoppers off guard: some of the biggest retailers in the country are giving refunds without asking for the product back. This approach is not new, but it’s becoming more common in 2024—and it might make you rethink how you handle returns. In recent months, chains like Amazon and Walmart … Read more

Walmart and Kohl’s are scared: they warn of the growing tariff problems in the US retail sector

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Major retailers anticipate higher costs and possible store closures Retail in the United States has always been unpredictable, but the latest round of tariffs proposed by the Trump administration could intensify those uncertainties. Five years ago, stores were struggling with forced closures and declining foot traffic. Now, they are bracing for a new challenge that … Read more

Walmart says goodbye forever: several branches confirm definitive closures across the United States

Walmart storefront with shopping carts lined up, reflecting recent closures in several U.S. locations.

The retail giant has announced a wave of closures affecting various states, including California and Georgia. Find out all the details and what it means for shoppers. Walmart, one of the largest retail chains in the world, has confirmed the closure of numerous stores across multiple U.S. states. Although this may sound alarming at first … Read more